Internet privacy13 May 2026Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than everThe biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.13 May 202612 May 2026Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including childrenThe lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny over platform features like auto-play that deliver endless content to users.12 May 20268 May 2026What does the Instagram messenger update mean for you?Instagram users will no longer be able to send ultra‑private direct messages.8 May 20265 Mar 2026We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than everHas online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026? 5 Mar 202624 Feb 2026Discord delays age verification plans after user outcryUsers were unhappy about plans for age verification to require facial or ID scans.24 Feb 202612 Feb 2026What are VPNs and are they legal?Greg Foot investigates with Professor Victoria Baines, fellow of the Chartered Institute for IT.12 Feb 202630 Dec 2025Disney to pay $10m over alleged children's privacy law violationsRegulators accused Disney of failing to properly label kids' videos uploaded to YouYube, allowing for data collection and targeted advertising.30 Dec 20257 Nov 2025Child online privacy focus of fact-finding 'sweep'The international exercise is due to publish its results early next year.7 Nov 20256 Nov 2025Privacy sweep to assess websites used by childrenThe audit will assess how websites frequented by children are maintaining online safety protocols.6 Nov 2025...
